Pharmacy Resident (PGY-1)

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Alongside physicians, clinicians, and patients, you’ll work as a respected and vital member of our care delivery team. Providing information and recommending treatment programs that support our proactive philosophy, you’ll approach health from a holistic perspective that includes alternative therapies and lifestyle changes in addition to the latest medications. At this time, consider the following outstanding opportunity to join our pharmacy team in our Mid-Atlantic region.

Pharmacy Resident (PGY-1)

The Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency at Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic region offers a pharmacy resident a unique opportunity to develop expertise in a variety of pharmacy practice areas within a managed care organization. 

The purpose of the residency program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) pharmacy residency program focuses on ambulatory care within an integrated health care system. During the residency program, residents will integrate clinical, administrative and leadership skills and cultivate a philosophy of practice that embraces being responsible to their patients, their fellow healthcare providers, the organization and the public for optimal drug therapy outcomes.

The year long ASHP-accredited residency program is a mixture of longitudinal and core learning experiences. Learning experiences include but are not limited to the following:

• Anticoagulation
• Primary Care
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• Transitional care clinical pharmacy
• Medication and patient safety
• Formulary management
• Patient counseling and distribution
• Pharmacy leadership and administration
• Residency research project
• Elective learning experiences are also available in Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Hepatology, HIV, Informatics, Critical Decision Unit, Infusion, university-affiliated elective courses and an optional teaching certificate program.

Managed Care Pharmacy Resident (PGY-1)

PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Programs build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist clinicians with diverse patient care, leadership and education skills who are eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. A managed care pharmacy residency will provide systematic training of pharmacists to achieve professional competence in the delivery of patient care and managed care pharmacy practice.

Kaiser Permanente Mid- Atlantic States Managed Care Residents will gain competence in a variety of practice areas within an integrated managed care organization. Throughout the year, residents will integrate clinical, administrative, leadership, and business-management skills and cultivate a philosophy of practice that embraces being responsible to patients, fellow healthcare providers, and the public for optimal drug therapy outcomes. Upon completion of the program, residents will be able to function independently in a variety of ambulatory and managed care settings.

Core Learning experiences for this program include but are not limited to the following:

• Benefits management
• Systems integration and support
• Primary Care
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• Drug education
• Medication and patient safety and compliance
• Formulary management
• Patient counseling and distribution
• Pharmacy leadership, administration and teaching
• Residency research project
• Optional teaching certificate program

Candidates for all residency positions are required to have a PharmD and be eligible for licensure in Maryland, DC and Virginia. The residency programs are a one year commitment starting in July 2021, with a competitive annual stipend. Benefits include paid vacation, medical, selected holidays and support for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting or AMCP Nexus and Eastern States Residency Conference.

Residents in all programs will also have opportunities to conduct journal club, teach university-affiliated practice lab sessions, complete several population-based projects, and develop continuing education programs for pharmacy staff members and physicians. Preceptors are well versed in their specialty areas and serve as excellent mentors to the resident.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW VIA VIRTUAL PPS (SEARCH FOR KAISER PERMANENTE MID ATLANTIC) OR VISIT US AT THE VIRTUAL RESIDENCY SHOWCASE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8^TH, 10:00 a.m. TO 1:00 p.m. EST.  

You can find more information on the Kaiser Mid Atlantic Residency program at the following website: http://www.kaiserpharmacyresidency.org or e-mail Kristen Fink at Kristen.M.Fink@kp.org.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

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